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Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia

Global

Handled the development of www.globalkiteapparel.com after conducting a comprehensive market gap analysis, identifying a crucial need within the rapidly expanding Global Kite Surfing Market and its potential entry into the Olympic Games. Successfully launched this innovative venture, earning immediate industry acclaim and recognition, including:o Being featured in "The Kiteboarder Magazine" in April 2019, gaining significant exposure within the kiteboarding community.o Garnering a… Show more Handled the development of www.globalkiteapparel.com after conducting a comprehensive market gap analysis, identifying a crucial need within the rapidly expanding Global Kite Surfing Market and its potential entry into the Olympic Games. Successfully launched this innovative venture, earning immediate industry acclaim and recognition, including:o Being featured in "The Kiteboarder Magazine" in April 2019, gaining significant exposure within the kiteboarding community.o Garnering a feature in "Women Kiteboarding" in May 2019, further solidifying the platform's reputation within the sport.o Coordinated an international pro kiteboarder video production in the picturesque Shetland Islands, showcasing the platform's global reach and impact.o Designed and launched a diverse range of Kitesurfing Apparel at iconic kitesurfing destinations such as South Africa, Spain, Morocco, and the USA, successfully capturing the essence of each location and catering to a broad audience.o Pioneered a revenue-generating activity in a location renowned for having the world's best wind conditions, contributing to the platform's financial success and sustainability. Show less

Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Coordination of Marina construction phase

Maldives

Identifying, proposing and implementing Rectification works for the complete Marina and Sea defence infrastructure failure including Design, Construction and Installation failures of facility MEP. Identifying and targeting market potential including Superyacht, Cruise liner, Charter market. Realignment of financial forecasting and operational restrictions in light of Insurance and Legal limitations. CROSSROADS is an iconic development that includes Hard Rock, Cafe del Mar and SAii amongst… Show more Identifying, proposing and implementing Rectification works for the complete Marina and Sea defence infrastructure failure including Design, Construction and Installation failures of facility MEP. Identifying and targeting market potential including Superyacht, Cruise liner, Charter market. Realignment of financial forecasting and operational restrictions in light of Insurance and Legal limitations. CROSSROADS is an iconic development that includes Hard Rock, Cafe del Mar and SAii amongst others. A blend of heritage and architecture along with a Marine Discovery Centre with the Marine Environment at its core. Spanning several islands and all focussed on a full service circular marina with capacity for Yachts up to 60m loa. Show less

Global

Instructed to represent an international operating company (Creditor status) in the collapse of Technomarine, an internationally renowned marina and pontoon manufacturer including but not limited to: - review of Creditor status/ failure to receive / non performance by manufacturing company;- investigation and inspection of Manufacturer's facilities (ceasing operations & staff redundancies);- review of Manufacturing Company Directors mismanagement;- performance failures and… Show more Instructed to represent an international operating company (Creditor status) in the collapse of Technomarine, an internationally renowned marina and pontoon manufacturer including but not limited to: - review of Creditor status/ failure to receive / non performance by manufacturing company;- investigation and inspection of Manufacturer's facilities (ceasing operations & staff redundancies);- review of Manufacturing Company Directors mismanagement;- performance failures and subsequent company and Directors dealings; - avoidance and scrutiny of Directors personal liability; - Dissipation of Company assets prior and following corporate collapse; - Consideration of "piercing the corporate veil", Breach of Trust and Contract;- Petition for Bankruptcy, review of potential & other Creditors, - Instruction of Legal Counsel and Media management; Show less

Interim management and advisory to the board on Legal Affairs; Berth Holder Agreements and Tenancy Arrangements. Operational overview including day to day management and Emergency Action Planning

Overall Executive Management of the Marina Operations including Super Yachts and high value operations to international standards including turnaround of Operating Procedures and maximization of facility capability reporting to multiple parties including Kempinski Hotels, ART Marine, Owning Company and Royal Family. Focus on service delivery including roll out of revenue enhancement projects to match 5 Star Hotel Operations. Instilling clarity, integrity and open dialogue.

Saudi Arabia

Overseeing the safe operation of KAUST marine recreation programs and marine services, and ensure the proper care and operation of KAUST marine assets including vessels and facilities.Key Responsibilities:• Ensuring safety to the highest standards across all marine operations• Manage the Facility Management organization to establish, oversee and guide marine recreation programs• Ensuring appropriate care and use of KAUST fleet of vessels including pre-planned maintenance and… Show more Overseeing the safe operation of KAUST marine recreation programs and marine services, and ensure the proper care and operation of KAUST marine assets including vessels and facilities.Key Responsibilities:• Ensuring safety to the highest standards across all marine operations• Manage the Facility Management organization to establish, oversee and guide marine recreation programs• Ensuring appropriate care and use of KAUST fleet of vessels including pre-planned maintenance and safety standards• Working with Service Providers to ensure safety and quality of all marine operations, including sailing, windsurfing, kayaking, SCUBA diving, fishing, boat trips, beach operations and marine related events• Overseeing waterside safety for a community of 12,000 people once fully established• Ensuring proper care and operation of marine facilities including yacht club, boat maintenance facility, marinas, watersports centre and beaches• Working with other departments to ensure a coordinated approach for all community events and activities Show less

To learn the causes of marina fires, the way of detecting them, dealing with the fire, and establish marina planning and design criteria and procedures that would increase the possibility of safe and quick fire extinction and minimization of losses.

To prepare a set of guidelines that outlines the design approach for single point yacht moorings. Single point moorings are often provided by port authorities as a facility for visitors in locations where there is poor holding ground, deep water or where there is a requirement to moor boats more densely than can be achieved using yachts own anchors. In some locations anchor damage to sensitive seabed ecology can be minimised by provision of moorings.

Middle East

Seconded from Beaucraft: Project Management of the Construction of Commercial Fishing Harbours and Legal Advisor on Contract Management.Strategic Consulting, including business plan & strategy development. Turnaround Strategy, Sub Contractor Appointment, Financial Analysis and Procurement.

Middle East

Marina & Water Sports Business Development; Brand Management; Operational set up and Implementation Strategies for Marina and Harbour Operations including Financial Management, Business Operations, HR, Procurement, Ops, Marketing, Events, Water Sports

Marina Management, Staff Structuring, Turnaround Strategies, Marketing Strategies, Water Sports Development, Concessionary proposals, Legal issues involving Yachts and Motor Boats

Marina Manager, Marina turnaround strategy, Staffing Assessment and Appraisals, Marketing Assessment, Water Sports and Equipment Assessment

Uk

Development and Implementation of Outdoor Education and Business model based on a "Learn without Trying" and "Put something back" ethos. Great fun for people of all ages learning from the beauty of our natural Environment

Uk

Harbour and Marina Operations including Tug operations

Uk

Dip. Int. Harbour Master, Harbour Master Operations, Distinction

- Role and Functions of a Harbour Master - Managing Marine Operations - Managing Harbour Staff - Finance and Asset Management - Marine.

Certificate In Maritime Safety Management

- Maritime Safety Management and the International Safety Management (ISM) Code - The Aims, Structure and Content of the ISM Code.

Certificate In Marine Pollution, Prevention And Management

- Pollution in Context: Causes and Effects, Governance, Regulations and Enforcement - Air Pollution and Greenhouse Gas Emissions - Ballast.

Terrorism Studies

- Key Issues in International Terrorism - Maritime Terrorism and Security (including Piracy) - Critical Infrastructure Protection - IEDs.

Marina Design And Infrastructure

Fdsc Marine Leisure Management, Marine Leisure Industry

Marine Leisure Management

Pg Dip, Legal Practice

Post Graduate Diploma Legal Practice

Bachelor'S Degree, Law

BA Hons LL.B (Law)

Post Graduate Diploma Legal Practice, Law, Pass